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Angellebabie · #1 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 01:03 PM

Lipstick is back!

For the past decade, women have been going ga-ga for gloss, with sales of the sticky stuff often surpassing those of the classic color stick. But lipstick is making a major comeback – and it’s no wonder. Hollywood’s latest round of glamour girls know that no iconic bombshell would ever be caught dead without a carefully colored kisser, and have thus been sporting richly colored lips with much enthusiasm.

But for most consumers, there’s just something to be said about the confidence that comes from the cranking of the lipstick tube and the joyful excitement of watching the delicious creamy color twist about. I can't help but remember the limo scene in 'The Secret of My Success' where Uncle Howard's scheming wife Vera preps her pucker for Michael J Fox's character Brantley to the background music 'Ohh Yeah...'
Mama said you're a knockout!

Don't call it a comeback, it's been here for years. Lipstick is rockin the red carpet and yes, it's still on the market. And soon the competition may be paying the price. New and improved sticks are blastin and now outlastin. Star smiles such as Christina Aguilara and Angelina Jolie are leading the way for ladies to yes, step away from the teeny bopper tubes of goo, and return to the sophisticated retro glamour of the magic stick

As far as Poppy King is concerned, lipstick never went out of style. It’s that abiding obsession that caused her to create Lipstick Queen, the one-category boutique brand that has established a cult following since its launch in January 2007. Offering 10 shades in two textures (Saint is sheer with just a hint of colour and Sinner is creamy and opaque), Lipstick Queen jump started the trend back towards lipstick. After all, a royal beauty wouldn’t be caught dead with a pale pout! $18; spacenk.com

Two cosmetic industry giants have looked at lipstick under a new light, and the results are re-formulated products that will make you want to pucker up! Estee Lauder’s Signature Lipstick has a creamy feel that won’t turn cakey ($20; esteelauder.com), while Avon’s Ultra Color Rich Mousse Lipstick boasts a softening center of moisture that is surrounded by full coverage color ($8; avon.com). Both promise extra hydration and ample pigmentation.

Melt on your mouth
Speaking of moisture, Cle de Peau has its own ideas about the feel of lipstick. The brand’s Extra Silky Lipstick is designed to be buttery soft, and features an ingredient called semi-solid oil, which melts with your body temperature and spreads lightly over the lips. Makeup doesn’t get more sensual than that $50; Bergdorf Goodman

A little something extra
For those who are still not convinced to pick up a stick, a few brands are adding unconventional ingredients to their lipstick that may be too tempting to pass up. Too Faced's new lipstick collection, Lip of Luxury, is infused with none other than pink champagne ($18; sephora.com), and Kanebo’s lipsticks feature 24K gold infused silk ($50; barneys.com). With such fabulous features, you’re literally giving your pout a present!

careful compromise
Giving up your gloss can be a dreaded decision, especially if you feel fondly for the high-shine, plumping power and lasting effects of your sticky solution. Chantecaille considered this when creating their new Lip Chic formula – and the result is a half gloss, half lipstick product that blends the best of both worlds. A rich texture with a shiny finish leaves those who want to twist a tube again, but still get some gleam, with way more than lip service.